No Tax on Tips: Compliance Guides

Free resources to help restaurant and hospitality employers navigate the No Tax on Tips Act, IRS reporting changes, and W-2 compliance for 2026.

No Tax on Tips Act 2026: What Employers Must Know

Complete guide to the law, IRS Treasury Decision 10044, the $25,000 deduction cap, qualifying occupations, POS requirements, and step-by-step employer action items.

Tips vs Service Charges: IRS Classification Rules for 2026

How the IRS 4-factor test determines whether payments are voluntary tips (qualifying for the deduction) or mandatory service charges. Includes common traps and payroll reporting differences.

Form 8027 Guide for Restaurants: Tip Reporting Requirements

Who must file Form 8027, the 8% threshold rule, tip allocation methods, filing deadlines, and how 2026 changes interact with annual reporting.

W-2 Box 12 Code TP: 2026 Tip Reporting Requirements

Everything employers need to know about the new Box 12 Code TP for qualified tips, Box 14b TTOC requirements, payroll setup steps, and common audit risks.

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